835: Chapter 831: Bait 835: Chapter 831: Bait “That’s right, the ‘bait’ is me!
Since among our fellow disciples, I’ve already been acknowledged as the one who obtained the complete Wind Flow Strength cultivation technique, as long as I show myself, those who desire this technique will naturally flock to me.”
“Once they gather together, we can reveal to them how the Heaven Gate Outer Gate disciples have all been deceived by the Sect Leader!”
While speaking, Zhao Sixi had a deeply troubled expression.
On the train, he had been beaten to the brink of death by Li Hui, nearly losing his life.
If Ye Tian hadn’t intervened in time to save him, he might already have been reincarnated…
Thus, since returning to Tianshan City, Zhao Sixi had been extremely cautious, concealing himself during the day and only acting at night.
Hiding by day and moving at night had brought him a semblance of peace…
However, if he were to appear in public again, it would be exceedingly dangerous.
Those coveting the complete Wind Flow Strength technique would surely move against him!
The Ding brothers immediately declared their stance—they would never allow Zhao Sixi to face such dangers alone as bait!
“Zhao Sixi, if you’re going to be bait, we’ll go with you!
We three brothers have also been hunted down before.
Heaven Gate has long severed ties with us, slandering us as having obtained the Wind Flow Strength cultivation technique and trying to drive us to death at the hands of our fellow disciples!”
“Precisely!
Zhao Sixi, let the four of us act as bait together.
That way, the disciples lured out will surely be far greater in number!”
“As long as our eldest brother is with us, even as bait, we have nothing to fear!
The eldest brother will undoubtedly resolve these problems perfectly!”
Zhao Sixi looked at the Ding brothers, deeply moved.
At this moment, Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers were no longer living merely to preserve their own lives—they were fighting to save the lives of many others!
They were no longer Heaven Gate Outer Gate disciples.
Having endured trials of life and death, they had become revolutionaries, rising in rebellion against Heaven Gate’s tyranny!
“Since the plan is set, we’ll begin action at dawn!”
Ye Tian said resolutely, and Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers immediately voiced their agreement.
The following day, Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers returned to the heart of Tianshan City…
Martial Artists, possessing considerable skill, could evade the eyes of the police and escape traffic restrictions with a mere flicker of motion.
Naturally, the police turned a blind eye, for causing trouble for a Martial Artist skilled enough to ignore bullets was a futile effort.
Following this pattern, Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers strolled down the streets of Tianshan City, their group naturally attracting attention from other Martial Artists.
The four walked and talked as though putting on a show…
“Zhao Sixi, I haven’t fully grasped the Wind Flow Strength technique yet.
At this rate, I might not achieve the rank of Inner Sect Disciple.
Can you help me figure it out?”
“Of course!
Ding Da, it seems your interpretation of ‘upward to the Tailbone, downward rush to the Dantian’ is mistaken!
This phrase doesn’t refer to driving the qi flow forcefully up to the Tailbone point and then downward to the Dantian point…
My understanding is this: the qi should circulate upwards from the Tailbone point, maintaining unobstructed flow between the Tailbone and Dantian points.
Begin at the Dantian, let the qi descend while ensuring two seamless streams within the body!”
“Oh?
Zhao Sixi, your talent is impressive, to have gained such a clear and transcendent understanding of the profound nature of Wind Flow Strength.
It seems your grasp of the technique is indeed correct!
Although we all cultivated the complete Wind Flow Strength, your achievement surpasses ours!”
“Naturally!
Once I become an Inner Sect Disciple of Heaven Gate, I’ll receive treatment entirely unlike that of Outer Gate disciples.
Of course I’ll devote myself to rigorous cultivation!
As an Inner Sect Disciple, I’ll disregard the Outer Gate disciples—they will be nothing but insignificant, futile opponents!”
“Heh heh heh~~~ That’s exactly what we think too.
Let’s break free from our status as Outer Gate disciples together.
Who cares about the lives of those lowly Outer Gate disciples?”
“Exactly.
But we must carefully guard the Wind Flow Strength technique.
If other Outer Gate disciples get hold of it, their cultivation will advance, and they might have a chance at becoming Inner Sect Disciples.
That would steal our spots.”
“Hah!
Impossible!
We four travel together, and each of us has cultivated the complete Wind Flow Strength technique.
No Outer Gate disciples could possibly rival us!
If they recklessly attempt to seize it, they’re simply courting death.”
“Well said!
Hahaha~~~~~~~~”
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In both speech and demeanor, Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers were remarkably convincing.
By any measure, they appeared to be arrogant Outer Gate disciples who had mastered the complete Wind Flow Strength technique.
Ye Tian kept a steady pace behind them.
Though Ye Tian couldn’t hear their conversation, he could see everything happening around them.
Within the city’s buildings, pairs of eyes were fixed on Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers.
Without question, these people were Heaven Gate Outer Gate disciples, their gaze hungry for the complete Wind Flow Strength technique…
Several Outer Gate disciples had clenched their fists tightly, and some were already dialing phone numbers.
Though these movements seemed subtle, they could not evade Ye Tian’s clairvoyant ability.
Ye Tian observed at least twenty or more disciples eyeing Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers with malice!
Among them, Ye Tian recognized Li Hui—the very same man who had nearly killed Zhao Sixi aboard the train.
Watching Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers strut with apparent triumph, Li Hui was clearly seething, his teeth grinding audibly!
Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers swaggered down the streets for hours.
Naturally, whenever they encountered police, they avoided them appropriately, as the group had no intention of causing unnecessary trouble.
As bait, their role was to lure Heaven Gate Outer Gate disciples, not to antagonize law enforcement.
By evening, Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers left the city center behind, heading into the outskirts of Tianshan City.
The outskirts were lined with sparse woodland.
The trees of the Tianshan region were far from dense compared to those of Jiangcheng, leaving the sky above starkly visible.
They found a secluded area and resumed their conversation enthusiastically!
“Zhao Sixi, this spot is perfect—ideal for cultivation.
Let’s train here and push past the final barrier of the Wind Flow Strength technique!
Once we do, those Outer Gate disciples won’t be our match!”
“Ding Da, I agree!
We mustn’t delay our cultivation.
As for those Outer Gate disciples, I’ve never taken them seriously.
Even if dozens come at us, I won’t fear them.
After all, as Inner Sect Disciples, we are leagues above them!”
“Exactly.
Unless they all attack us at once before we manage to break through the barrier, they won’t stand a chance.”
“Heh heh heh~~~ Even if they swarm us, they still won’t be able to do anything.
The combined strength of the four of us is unstoppable!”
After chatting for a while, they all sat cross-legged and began meditating to cultivate.
Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers, all formerly Heaven Gate Outer Gate disciples, naturally cultivated Wind Flow Strength.
Within their bodies, whirlpools of energy started to form.
As the whirlpools spun faster and faster, gusts of wind began to surround them.
Although their actions were part of an elaborate ruse, they were remarkably focused on their performance.
Consequently, the winds grew increasingly fierce, soon transforming into twisting tornado-like currents enclosing their bodies.
Ye Tian stood hidden not far away, observing Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers as they trained.
Their posture and aura were entirely indistinguishable from someone practicing advanced cultivation techniques.
To an outsider, nothing would seem amiss!
Of course, it was still early in the evening, and there was no sign of activity around Zhao Sixi and the Ding brothers…
Which was to be expected, as the four had supposedly mastered the complete Wind Flow Strength technique.
To others, defeating them would require stealth—preferably an assault under the concealment of night.
Ye Tian wasn’t impatient.
He waited quietly.
Two more hours passed, and the sky above changed from sunlight to a resplendent starry night.
The Tianshan region, free from industrial pollution, displayed the stars and moon with extraordinary clarity.
The glowing full moon hung high among twinkling stars, painting a breathtakingly refreshing scene.
Even Ye Tian couldn’t help but be captivated by the view…